UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2023

Consider the following statements in respect of the 44th Chess Olympiad, 2022: 1. It was the first time that Chess Olympiad was held in India. 2. The official mascot was named 'Thambi'. 3. The trophy for the winning team in the open section is the Vera Menchik Cup. 4. The trophy for the winning team in the women's section is the Hamilton-Russell Cup. How many of the statements given above are correct?

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. Only three
  4. All four

Answer

Correct Answer

Only two

Explanation

Statements 1 and 2 are correct: it was the first Chess Olympiad held in India, and the mascot was named 'Thambi'. However, the trophies are swapped in statements 3 and 4—the Hamilton-Russell Cup is actually awarded for the open section, and the Vera Menchik Cup for the women's section, making both incorrect as stated.

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